Beets for a Healthy Snack

Beets are such an amazingly healthy food! I love them roasted, juiced, marinated, steamed and raw. They are just a fabulous addition to my weekly meal plan. These aren’t your canned beets.

As I was coming back from Sacramento, I was told all about this great beet hummus the person had tried from a big box grocery store. I love hummus as a healthy snack so I’m always looking for new ways to make healthy recipes like hummus . . . . now add one of my favorite, beets – and I knew this had to be a winner for healthy recipes. I hunted every where to locate the beet hummus, to no avail. So, I decided to see if I could make it myself.

I’ve never tasted the other one but this is beet hummus is not only part of my healthy recipes now . . . this beet hummus is my new favorite hummus!

Health Benefits of Beets

Beets contain special phytonutrient pigments which make them the beautiful colors. These provide powerful antioxidant protection. Beets are high in folate, an important B vitamin great for heart health and tissue growth. I used red beets, full of betacyanin which made a beautiful, luscious color – even prettier than my red pepper hummus.

A quick reminder, beets are a concentrated source of oxalates, so if your doctor has recommended reducing oxalates, be cautious. Otherwise, beets are a great food for detoxification, so enjoy!

Don’t forget to eat the beet greens. My family loves them chopped in salads or a quick saute. This recipe doesn’t use the beet greens but don’t throw them away, they are just as delicious and nutritious. Use them in any healthy recipes that call for spinach or Swiss chard.

Beet Hummus

I choose not to peel smaller beets as the skin is a simple part of healthy recipes. Plus, it saves a bunch of time when I’m cooking. But, the peels can have an “earthy” taste so if you are new to beets try peeling them the first time. Just remember to use gloves so the beets don’t stain your hands . . . unless you want pink fingers.

I found roasting the beets gave the best overall flavor as the caramelization added an extra bit of sweetness. I made this recipe with raw beets and it worked great too – it just wasn’t as sweet. So, if you’re eating more raw foods, please explore this healthy recipes.

The beets recipe includes 2-3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar. This is an area where the peels make a difference as well. With the peels the beet hummus usually needs a little more balsamic vinegar to round out the earthy taste. I recommend starting with two, tasting after adding the extra virgin olive oil and adding more as desired.

The extra virgin olive oil is similar. I add as much as needed to get the nice smooth hummus texture I like. How soft the beets were after cooking will determine exactly how much oil you’ll need to get a smooth texture.

I Love Collard Greens

Collard greens are a nutritional powerhouse with sulfur compounds, antioxidants, and one of the best plant-based sources of calcium. Plus, collard greens leaves are so versatile. Eat them plain, as a wrap, or now as a coleslaw.

The weather turned nice so we wanted to barbeque – remnants of summer in mind! And I love coleslaw during the summer, but, let’s me honest, coleslaw isn’t the healthiest recipe. Most use lots of mayonnaise and other high fat ingredients that negate all the wonderful nutrition of collard greens.

So, I started playing with the idea of a collard greens coleslaw until I feel I’ve properly combined taste and nutrition. Add a half an apple and a touch of stevia to the recipe made the collard greens even sweeter. This may not be a traditional coleslaw but this collard greens recipe will soon become your family’s favorite.

Make the Recipe Healthier

Similar to other vegetables, greater health benefits occur when you cut the collard greens and allow them to rest for 5-10 minutes. This activates the enzyme myrosinase that converts some of the plant nutrients into their active forms. This recipe is best if you allow the coleslaw to marinate for at least an hour and overnight is great. This becomes a “make-ahead” recipe!

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A Healthy Recipe for Life!

We can all fall off the healthy bandwagon at some stage of our lives. Finding comfort in all the wrong things on a daily basis. But sometimes all we need is a healthy reminder of how to nourish our bodies. Here’s a few key points to ensure you nourish your body the right way.

Drink plenty of water

Water is a natural detox. Often when we feel under the weather or run down it can be because we are dehydrated. Causing us to have headaches and feel a little nauseous. Try and make sure you drink plenty of water throughout the day to make sure you stay hydrated. You will feel much better for it in the long run and there are plenty of other benefits you will start to feel. Check out sites like webmd.com for more information.

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Make sure you get a good source of omega-3

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Don’t restrict yourself

Diets are never sustainable and sometimes can be completely unhealthy. While they may offer you short term results they can be difficult to maintain for the long term. Instead of restricting yourself try and ensure you keep things balanced. Treats are not necessarily bad for you in moderation. Let’s be honest . . . I’m never giving up deserts. Choose a healthy dessert recipe here.

Carbohydrates may be healthy for you

Some carbohydrates are healthy for us and our bodies. They provide longer lasting energy sources instead of quick rushes that we get from sugar intake. They are a great source of energy and should be included in our diet. Often people cut them out thinking they can cause you to put weight on, but this isn’t a sustainable solution for most people.

Never underestimate the healthy dark leafy greens! These nourish our bodies in so many ways. I’ve made an entire video series just on leafy greens. These are the types of carbohydrates you want to add to your healthy meal plans.

Consider your fiber intake

Soluble fiber is a carbohydrate that your body has difficulty breaking down into glucose (sugar). It can make you feel fuller for longer because it slows down your absorption. There are some good benefits to increasing your fiber intake in your diet, for example lowering your cholesterol level. Fiber enables you to release the energy obtained through your intake of carbohydrates slowly. Giving you a slow and steady, consistent glucose level in your blood stream.

Get plenty of protein

Finally, ensure that you get a decent amount of protein in your diet, especially when you are exercising regularly. Your muscles can break down while you exercise and protein can help repair and rebuild them. You can find protein in many different foods. Eggs are another great source of protein and this recipe makes it easy. Many people consider protein shakes after they exercise. It’s a great way of providing the nutrients your body needs, when it needs them. This healthy smoothie recipe is a simple solution.

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